To stretch or not to stretch, that’s the question. While there’s no doubt stretching improves flexibility, there’s no guarantee it will help prevent injury. In
To stretch or not to stretch, that’s the question. While there’s no doubt stretching improves flexibility, there’s no guarantee it will help prevent injury. In
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Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the positive and negative impacts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46806325″
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Gut health and the human microbiome are trending topics in health and wellness circles. But what exactly is all the buzz about It turns out,
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Whether your go-to sport is baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball or basketball, they all carry one common thread: dynamic overhead use of the shoulder. Getting back
We have all heard the old adage, You are what you eat. The nutrients that you put into your body dictate your overall health, function
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